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This week Neighborhood of the Week heads a little further out in west Knoxville to visit a pretty nice community with an interesting name: Tan Rara Oeste.

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Located off Fox/Emory Church Rd just southwest of the Pellissippi Parkway, Tan Rara Oeste (or just “Tan Rara” for short) is a subdivision that was orignally developed by Ralph Kinzalow after he bought the Fox family farm from Lou Mae Koon Fox in 1967. Kinzalow also gave the development its unusual name, which is Spanish and means “so rare in the west.” The Tan Rara Oeste Community Organization’s website has a lot of interesting history on the Fox family and the land where the subdivision now stands.

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Although the neighborhood was originally developed in the late 60s, building has been almost continuous since then. With homes spanning 4 decades, there are a variety of home styles to choose from, although traditional brick 2 stories and more contemporary style ranchers  are certainly the most popular.

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Homes in Tan Rara are on the large side, averaging between 3000-4000 square feet and the lots also tend to be on the large side as well.

Tan Rara Oeste is easily accessible via nearby I-140, I-40 and Kingston Pike.

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So if you’re looking for something a little larger in a unique neighborhood in West Knoxville that’s convenient to the Pellissippi Parkway and Farragut, Tan Rara might be right up your alley.

All Neighborhood of the Week pictures are provided by Robert Stockdale, photographer extraordinaire. You can check out more of Robert’s work at his website.

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Here’s Tan Rara Oeste by the numbers -

Tan Rara Oeste*

Current On-Market Listings – 5
Average Asking Price: $339,220
Median Asking Price: $349,900
Average Square Footage: 3075

Most Expensive: $368,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3300+ sq ft built in ‘92)
Least Expensive: $279,900 (3 BR, 2 BA, 2700+ sq ft built in ‘79)
Middle of the Road: $349,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3500+ sq ft built in ‘00)

Current Pending Sales -0
Asking Asking Price: NA
Median Asking Price: NA

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2010 – 2
Average Asking Price – $372,700
Average Sales Price – $352,500
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Sq Ft – 5015
Average Days on Market – 30

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2009 – 2
Average Asking Price – $403,950
Average Sales Price – $370,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Sq Ft – 3699
Average Days on Market – 149

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 8/09/10 does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos, PUDS, or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Tan Rara Listings” or “New Tan Rara Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam just ain’t my thing.

Neighborhood of the Week takes requests, so let me know what part of K-Town you’d like to see here next week and I’ll try my best to make it happen.

This week Neighborhood of the Week heads way back out to west Knoxville to revisit a not so little 300 acre community off of Northshore Drive called Whittington Creek.

Much like Gettysvue, Whittington Creek is as much a lifestyle choice as it is a place to live. Billed by the developers as an “upscale living community,” the subdivision itself consists of eight separate neighborhoods, each with its own name and private entrance.

The community as a whole prides itself on being very walkable, and all of the neighborhood’s recreational amenties, including Olympic size pool, tennis courts, volleyball courts, playground and clubhouse, are easily accessible via Whittington Creek’s numerous sidewalks.

The first homes were built in the 1990s, but construction has been steadily continuous since then, and there are still lots available for building. Homes tend toward the traditional and most are brick, stone, stucco or a combination of the three.

Whittington Creek is easily accessible via nearby I-140 or Northshore Drive.

So if you’re looking for an upscale neighborhood with lots of amenities that is convenient to the Pellissippi Parkway in West Knoxville, Whittington Creek might be a good place to call home.

All Neighborhood of the Week pictures are provided by Robert Stockdale, photographer extraordinaire. You can check out more of Robert’s work at his website.

Here’s Whittington Creek by the numbers -

Whittington Creek*

Current On-Market Listings – 35 (exactly the same as this time last year)
Average Asking Price: $739,720
Median Asking Price: $679,900
Average Square Footage: 4611

Most Expensive: $1,490,000 (4 BR, 4.5 BA, 7800+ sq ft with “ritzy” kitchen!)
Least Expensive: $499,000 (5 BR, 3.5 BA, 3900+ sq ft)
Middle of the Road: $849,900 (4 BR, 3.5 BA, 4600+ sq ft)

Current Pending Sales -1
Asking Price: $635,000
Details: 4 BR, 4.5 BA, 4100+ sq ft

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2010 – 10
Average Asking Price – $786,620
Average Sales Price – $722,090
Median Sales Price – $703,000
Average Sq Ft – 4729
Average Days on Market – 133

Closed Sales – 2nd Quarter 2009 – 6
Average Asking Price – $646,433
Average Sales Price – $606,567
Median Sales Price – $633,500
Average Sq Ft -
Average Days on Market – 95

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 8/02/10 does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos, PUDS, or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings, send me an email with either “Current Whittington Creek Listings” or “New Whittington Creek Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam ist verboten.

Neighborhood of the Week takes requests, so let me know what part of K-Town you’d like to see here next week and I’ll try my best to make it happen.

This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back out west to revisit the country club community that’s fancy enough for Bruce Pearl to call home: Gettysvue.

Located just west of Ebenezer and just north of Westland Drive, Gettysvue is a large, high-end  residential community that has plenty of amenities to keep its residents busy: an 18 hole golf course; polo facilities; two swimming pools and it’s own swim team; tennis courts complete with tennis pro; a clubhouse with fitness center and restaurant; various children’s camps; and numerous social events throughout the year.

Homes in Gettysvue may tend to be large, grand and expensive, but there is also a lot of architectural variety in the neighborhood: home styles range from smaller traditional one and two story homes all the way to elaborate French country estate homes.  New construction is still ongoing and lots are still available.

A lot or home purchase in Gettysvue gets you an automatic social country club membership, but golf memberships, though varied, are extra. You can learn more about country club amenities and memberships at the Gettysvue Country Club website.

Gettysvue is easily accessible via I-40, I-140, Northshore Drive, and Kingston Pike.

So if you’re looking for something new and upscale that comes complete with its own country club and is also convenient for communiting further west or downtown, look no further than Gettysvue.

While there are condos in Gettysvue, I’m only going to be looking at the houses, and then only on the Polo and Golf side, not the Racquet Club side.

Here’s Gettysvue by the numbers-

Gettysvue*

Current On-Market Listings - 23
Average Asking Price: $1,022,543
Median Asking Price: $869,900
Average Square Footage: 5353
Most Expensive: $1,749,900 (6 BR, 5.5 BA, 7500+ sq ft with in-home theater & workout room)
Least Expensive: $649,900 (4 BR, 4 BA, 3700+ sq ft overlooking the 11th green)

Middle of the Road:$949,900 (3 BR, 3.5 BA, 4300+ sq ft with Italian tile floors & beamed ceilings)

Current Pending Sales – 2
Average Asking Price: $1,132,500
Median Asking Price: NA

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2010- 3
Average Asking Price – $1,262,633
Average Sales Price – $1,221,417
Median Sales Price – $1,530,000
Average Sq Ft – 6951
Average Days on Market – 121

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2009 – 1
Asking Price – $835,000
Sales Price – $835,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Sq Ft- 4712
Days on Market – 0

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 05/31/10 does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos, PUDS, or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings,send me an email with either “Current Gettysvue Listings” or “New Gettysvue Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. No. Spam. Ever.

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This week Neighborhood of the Weeks heads out to West Knoxville to take another look at a a lovely mid-century neigborhood with a strong sense of community: West Hills.

Located just across from West Town Mall and only moments from I-40, West Hills is very conveniently located for shopping and commuting. The neighborhood is bounded by Kingston Pike to the South, Middlebrook Pike to the North, and spreads roughly from just east of Gallaher View to just west of Papermill.

Built primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, West Hills is a true mid-century neighborhood and has all the ranchers – many with modern lines – to prove it.  Unlike the majority of Knoxville, the entire area is fairly level. Couple that with some pretty big lots and you get some homes with very nice, large backyards.

West Hills also has a very strong sense of community. The West Hills Community Association has been going strong for over 30 years its members continue to work to protect the the quality of life of all West Hills residents.

Living in West Hills is good if you’re into retail therapy: it’s located less than a mile from West Town Mall and all of it’s surrounding stores, including Borders, Old Navy, Kohl’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond. For grocery shopping, try the Food City off of Morrel Rd or the Bearden Kroger on Kingston Pike.

Once you’re done shopping, you can go home to play.  The West Hills YMCA is located just on the edge of the West Hills neighborhood on N. Winston Rd, within walking distance of many homes. If outdoor activity is more your style, The West Hills Park is also located just off of N. Winston Rd and includes the 1.9 mile Jean Teague Greenway.

Hungry West Hills residents have no shortage of restaurant choices.  Knoxville mainstays Copper Cellar and Cappucinos are close by and are always good bets. If you’re in the mood for something with a more international flair, you can try Stir Fry Cafe or Tomo Japansese Restaurant

So if you’re looking for something a little bit older on a nice size lot in a convenient West location, West Hills might be just what you’re looking for.

Here’s West Hills by the numbers-

West Hills*

Current On-Market Listings - 11 (they were at 21 this time last year!)
Average Asking Price: $256,736
Median Asking Price: $229,000
Average Sq. Footage: 2255
Most Expensive: $699,900 (4 BR, 3 BA, 5200+ sq ft on 7 acres - on the market this time last year for $749K)
Least Expensive: $141,900 (3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1300+ sq ft rancher)
Middle of the Road: $229,000 (3 BR, 2 BA, 2000+ sq ft rancher)

Current Pending Sales -3
Average Asking Price: $224,800
Median Asking Price: $225,000

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2010 – 2
Average Asking Price – $133,400
Average Sales Price – $127,250
Median Sales Price -NA
Average Square Feet – 1345
Average Days on Market – 30

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2009 – 5
Average Sales Price – $160,250
Median Sales Price – $159,900
Average Days on Market – 122

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 5/24/10 for West Hills proper and does not include adjacent subdivisions, condos or PUDS.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings,send me an email with either “Current West Hills Listings” or “New West Hills Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Absolutely no spam included.

Know of a neighborhood that is NOTW-worthy? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here one day soon.

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By popular request, this week Neighborhood of the Week heads to the Rocky Hill area in West Knoxville to take a look at quaint little community known as Forest Brook.

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Located off Northshore just west of Lyons View, Forest Brook is a small-ish mid-century neighborhood. Most of the homes date from the 1950s, but building has continued over the years and is still occasionally ongoing on fill-in lots.

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Being a mostly mid-century neighborhood, Forest Brook features many ranch style homes as well as many charming cottage style residences. There are also more traditional two stories, mostly built during the 1960s, and more modern 1 1/2 story homes built in the late 90s.

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Recreation-wise, Forest Brook residents have it made, as they are just minutes away from one of the most popular walking trails in West Knoxville: the 2.1 mile loop located in Lakeshore Park.  The neighborhood is also just up the road from the Rocky Hill Ballfields.

Shopping is pretty sweet for Forest Brook homeowners as well, as they are just minutes away from all the boutique and grocery shopping in Bearden, the mall shopping at West Town, and of course, the smaller mom & pop shopping and excellent dining choices in Rocky Hill.

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Forest Brook is easily accessible via Kingston Pike, I-40 and I-140.

So if you’re looking for something quaint on the west side of town that’s convenient to lots of good shopping, recreation and dining, why not take a closer look at Forest Brook.

© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Here’s Forest Brook by the numbers -

Forest Brook*

Current On-Market Listings – 7
Average Asking Price: $361,866
Median Asking Price: $339,900
Average Square Footage: 2583
Most Expensive: $549,500 (2800+ sq ft, 3 BR, 4 BA, built in ‘58)
Least Expensive: $229,000 (3 BR, 1.5 BA, 2400+ sq ft built in ‘55)
Middle of the Road: $328,000 (3 BR, 2 BA, 2300+ sq ft built in ‘58)

Current Pending Sales - 1
Asking Price:  $353,500
Details: 5 BR, 3.5 BA, 3600 sq ft, built in ‘95

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2010- 3
Average Asking Price – $227,933
Average Sales Price – $214,167
Median Sales Price – $255,000
Average Square Feet – 1719
Average Days on Market – 96

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2009- 1
Asking Price – $249,000
Sales Price – $237,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Square Feet – 1950
Average Days on Market – 101

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 5/03/10 and does not include condos, PUDS, adjacent neighborhoods or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings,send me an email with either “Current Forest Brook Listings” or “New Forest Brook Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam? We don’t need no stinkin’ spam.

Know of a neighborhood that is NOTW-worthy? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here one day soon.

Special thanks to AAKT’s resident photographer, Robert Stockdale, for the great shots of Forest Brook. If you would like to learn more about Robert’s work, please visit his website.

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This week Neighborhood of the Week heads stays west to visit a separated but stately neighborhood with it’s very own swimming pool: Lyons Crossing.

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Located off Northshore about halfway between Rocky Hill and Ebenezer, Lyons Crossing is early to mid 90s era neighborhood with a lot of traditional two story homes, some ranchers and 1 1/2 story homes, and some very nicely manicured lawns.

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According to the neighborhood HOA website, Lyons Crossing is actually made up of three small “neighborhoods,” each with its own access drive off Northshore. There are a total of about 140 homes in Lyon’s Crossing proper.

One nice feature of Lyons Crossing is that it has its very own neighborhood pool and membership is available to all neighborhood homeowners.

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Location wise, Lyons Crossing sits in a pretty sweet spot on the southwestern leg of Northshore, and is equally convenient to Rocky Hill and the Pellissippi area of Northshore. That means it’s an easy drive both east and west to good grocery shopping, really yummy dining, and pretty much all the mall shopping you can handle.

Lyons Crossing is easily accessible via I-40, I-140, and Ebenezer Rd.

So if you’re looking for something with a neighborhood pool in a move-up neighborhood that’s conveniently located, Lyons Crossing might be just what you’re looking for.

© 2010 Robert Stockdale Photography, All Rights Reserved.

Special thanks to AAKT’s resident photographer, Robert Stockdale, for the great shots of Lyons Crossing. If you would like to learn more about Robert’s work, please visit his website.

Here’s Lyons Crossing by the numbers -

Lyons Crossing*

Current On-Market Listings – 2
Average Asking Price: $299,900
Median Asking Price: NA
Average Square Footage: 2574
Most Expensive: $329,900 (4 BR, 2 full BA, 2 half BA, 2900+ sq ft 2 story)
Least Expensive: $269,900 (4 BR, 2.5 BA, approx 2200 sq ft 2 story)
Middle of the Road: NA

Current Pending Sales - 1
Asking Price: $274,900
Details:  4 BR, 2.5 BA, approx 2400 sq ft

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2010- 1
Asking Price – $229,900
Sales Price – $229,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Square Feet – 2743
Days on Market – 115

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2009- 1
Asking Price – $274,900
Sales Price – $272,000
Median Sales Price – NA
Square Feet – 2300
Days on Market – 138

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 4/26/10 does not include condos, PUDS, adjacent neighborhoods or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings,send me an email with either “Current Lyons Crossing Listings” or “New Lyons Crossing Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam is just so desperate.

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This week Neighborhood of the Week heads back out west to revisit a large, affordable neighborhood that’s just a hop, skip and a jump away from a community swimming pool : Crestwood Hills.

Located between Middlebrook and Kingston Pike just west of Walker Springs and east of Cedar Bluff, Crestwood Hills is another one of Knoxville’s many 1960s/1970s era neighborhoods. That means there are plenty of nice big trees, many good size lots, and yes, you guessed it, tons of ranchers, split foyers and split levels.

Like nearby Gulf Park, Crestwood Hills has a community recreation center and swimming pool. There is also a Crestwood Hills Swim Team.

Since the neighborhood is more or less halfway between West Town and Turkey Creek, residents have lots of options when it comes to shopping. There is also a post office nearby as well as the Cedar Bluff branch of the Knox County Public Library.

Crestwood Hills is easily accessible via I-40, Middlebrook Pike and Kingston Pike.

So if you’re looking for something with a neighborhood pool that’s affordable and conveniently located, Crestwood Hills might be right up your alley.

Here’s Crestwood Hills by the numbers -

Crestwood Hills*

Current On-Market Listings – 14
Average Asking Price: $180,129
Median Asking Price: $179,900
Average Square Footage: 2070
Most Expensive: $218,900 (5 BR, 3 BA, 3000+ sq ft basement ranch)
Least Expensive: $157,900 (3 BR, 2 BA, 1800+ sq ft split foyer)
Middle of the Road: $179,900 (3 BR, 2 BA, 1600+ sq ft ranch)

Current Pending Sales - 6
Average Asking Price: $188,083
Median Asking Price:  $189,400

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2010- 2
Average Asking Price – $174,900
Average Sales Price – $162,450
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Square Feet – 2093
Average Days on Market – 199

Closed Sales – 1st Quarter 2009- 2
Average Asking Price – $179,900
Average Sales Price – $173,200
Median Sales Price – NA
Average Square Feet – 2068
Average Days on Market -35

*Data taken from KAARMLS on 4/19/10 does not include condos, PUDS, adjacent neighborhoods or multi-family units.

As always, if you want any more information about any of these properties, or if you’d like to check one of them out in person, just give me a shout.

If you would like to receive a full list of properties for sale in this neighborhood, or if you would like to be notified of new listings,send me an email with either “Current Crestwood Hills Listings” or “New Crestwood Hills Listings” in the subject line and I’ll take care of the rest. Spam? What spam?

Know of a neighborhood that is NOTW-worthy? Let me know about it and you might just see it featured here one day soon.

Special thanks to AAKT’s resident photographer, Robert Stockdale, for the great shots of Broadacres. If you would like to learn more about Robert’s work, please visit his website.